Abstract: A folding planter includes a frame formed by first and second frame members supported for relative, longitudinal shifting movement, a primary fluid-actuated piston and cylinder assembly for shifting the first and second frame members between retracted and extended positions, and a pair of planter assemblies each supported on the second frame member for pivotal movement about a vertical pivot axis between an extended planting position and a retracted transport position. Each planter assembly includes a tool bar that extends transverse to the longitudinal axis of the frame in the planting position and parallel to the frame in the transport position, and a plurality of planting units supported on the tool bar. A pair of elongated trusses are connected between the first frame member and the planter assemblies.

Abstract: A planter attachment is installed on an agricultural combine between the throat portion and cutter head thereof. The planter attachment includes a transversely extended forward tool bar carried on a mounting frame adapted for connection to the cutter head attachment structure on a combine throat. An auxiliary cutter head attachment frame is also connected to the tool bar and positioned forwardly of the mounting frame for receiving and supporting a cutter head thereon. Individual planter units are mounted on at least one rearward tool bar which is supported relative to the forward tool bar by a parallelogram linkage to maintain the horizontal disposition of the planter units in response to pivotal movements of the combine throat. A pivotal robot structure on the mounting frame senses the ground position for adjusting the combine throat to maintain a uniform planting depth. The pivotal support for the auxiliary cutter head attachment frame enables independent adjustment of the cutting height.